Overview

Payroll Specialist – Dalkia UK (12 months fixed-term contract, Hybrid – Glasgow)

Based in Rutherglen/Glasgow with hybrid working. Full-time role on a 36.5 hour week, reporting to the Payroll Supervisor within the Payroll & Reward Team. The role sits within Central Functions, supporting HR, Finance, and external providers to deliver a seamless payroll experience across the Group.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll transactions accurately and on time.
• Respond to employee payroll queries via the helpdesk, escalating when needed.
• Prepare and input payroll data in line with statutory and company requirements.
• Coordinate with outsourced payroll providers and internal teams.
• Manage timesheets, pay rates, expenses, and welfare benefits across employee types.
• Ensure correct allocation of employee costs to contracts and functions.
• Support payroll reconciliations, BACs transmissions, and reporting.
• Maintain compliance with UK payroll legislation and employment contracts.
• Assist with Tax Year End activities (P60s, P11Ds).
• Contribute to payroll system testing and process improvements.

What We’re Looking For – Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a payroll role (e.g., Payroll Administrator or Specialist).
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (tax, pensions, statutory payments).
• Experience with weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with payroll systems.
• Experience in shared services or engineering environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of Working Rule Agreements desirable.

Behaviours

• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Professional communication and customer service orientation.
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, innovative technical services group.
• Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic payroll operations across the UK.

Apply now to be part of a team that powers the future of technical services in the UK.